The RISE Experience
It's not always about becoming someone different.
Sometimes it's about realizing you've been disconnected from yourself for longer than you thought.
The RISE Experience is a podcast for the woman who can handle a lot. She shows up, gets things done, keeps life moving… and still quietly wonders, Why don't I feel like myself anymore?
Shannon Denniston is the founder of RISE, with a deep background in behavior change and the human side of transformation. Through RISE, she explores what real transformation actually looks like — the patterns underneath what we do, the beliefs and roles we've carried, the relationships that shape us, the systems that support us, and the identity shifts that happen when our old ways of functioning stop carrying us.
A lot of what gets called "starting over" isn't starting over at all. It's learning to notice what's been running in the background, reconnect with your own voice, and move forward without erasing who you've become.
No reinvention. No pretending you need to become a whole new person. Just honest conversations about finding your way back to yourself, with faith as an anchor, and learning how to live from that place.
The RISE Experience
Stop Operating From Insecurity — Start Living From Identity
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Ever notice how insecurity sneaks in when life feels uncertain, whether at work, home, or in faith? That’s often the moment it tries to define our worth.
Welcome to The Rise Experience Podcast, where faith and leadership meet growth from within. I’m Shannon Denniston, and I walk alongside growth-minded leaders who want to rise with integrity, courage, and compassion. Each episode is a space to grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally because lasting impact begins by leading ourselves well.
Episode Highlights
In this episode, I focus on leading from identity rather than insecurity, recognizing that real confidence isn’t built on performance or approval. It explores how faith provides a steady foundation for worth, supported by both scripture and psychology. The conversation also covers how self-concept clarity shapes stronger, more peaceful leadership and offers practical ways to stay anchored in truth through daily habits and supportive community.
Episode Outline
- Insecurity grows when worth is tied to performance or approval.
- True confidence starts with self-concept clarity, knowing who you are, not just what you do.
- Faith anchors identity in grace, not achievement.
- Leaders who operate from secure identity make clearer decisions and build greater trust.
- Daily identity-anchoring habits, like prayer, gratitude, or meditation, reinforce stability and peace.
- Surrounding yourself with people who remind you of your true worth strengthens your leadership.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:07 Leading from Identity vs. Insecurity
02:35 Understanding Insecurity and Self-Concept Clarity
03:57 The Role of Faith in Building Confidence
05:51 Practical Applications in Business and Leadership
09:14 Strategies for Overcoming Insecurity
Call to Action
If this episode spoke to you, follow The Rise Experience Podcast for more conversations about faith, leadership, and inner growth. Share it with someone who could use a reminder that their worth isn’t performance-based.
Supporting Information
- Instagram: @risewithshannon
- Facebook: Rise Experience
- LinkedIn: Shannon Denniston
- Business: https://msha.ke/shanden
- Coaching: https://msha.ke/risewithshannon
Thank you for tuning in to The Rise Experience Podcast. Remember, confidence built on identity lasts longer than confidence built on performance. Keep leading from peace, not pressure.